LIST OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE RISON-DALLAS COMMUNITY
(From one reunion to another)

Prior to the 2000 reunion, records were not kept of our deceased members. We are certain that these lists are not complete but are the best that we, collectively, could do. There are those on these lists who may not have attended Rison or lived in Dallas Village, but had a connection to either or both, i.e., a relative or who took an active interest in our reunions.

If you know of names that should be added to this list, please email us at: risondallas@comcast.net.

Here is a picture of Mr. Fain and Wilma Eaton Rubenstein at the 1977 Annual Reunion

RESOLUTIONRISON-DALLAS ASSOCIATION

Whereas the Rison-Dallas Association has as its purpose to promote the existing vibrant school spirit throughout the coming years,

and

Whereas the Rison-Dallas Association also has as its purpose to assist the various graduated classes in the annual class reunion meetings, but never to interfere with plans that class may have formed,

and

Whereas to hold, store and maintain Rison artifacts that have been presented by various members to the association,

and

Whereas to welcome all friends and parents of former students of Rison High School with equal fervor.

Therefore, be it resolved that the Rison-Dallas Association shall continue to promote good will, friendship, school spirit, and recognition of each other for past deeds, help and guidance by any one who lived in the Dallas area in the past or who may live at present throughout the world.

Also, be it resolved that a copy of this resolution be made a part of the minutes of this meeting either in its presented or amended form.

GROUND RULES TO GOVERN THE OFFICERS AND RISON-DALLAS ASSOCIATION (These rules were recently discovered; although undated, it is assumed that they were written in the mid-1970s.)

To hold its annual meeting the same date as the class reunion.

To hold its officer meetings at the discretion of the President of the association.

To limit a term of office to two consecutive years running.

To request, solicit and collect dues or contributions for the sole purpose of
self-maintaining the running of the association.

A meeting will be presided over by the president and in his absence the vice
president. In the absence of both, the secretary will preside over the meeting. A
treasurer’s report will be given as part of the meeting to be made a part of the minutes.
Minutes of a previous annual meeting will be read for approval. Copies of minutes will be
maintained in file for reference.

To notify all known members of the association’s reunion who do not live in
Huntsville 30 days prior to meeting. Local area members to be notified by telephone,
newspaper, TV, radio or other means deemed sufficient.

To maintain a cabinet of members who are the chairpersons of the following
committees:

Executive

Food and Preparation

Publicity

Meeting place and Arrangement

Artifacts and History

Entertainment

Membership

The chairpersons will assist the class if requested

Thus the Rison-Dallas Association was born and the annual Rison-Dallas Reunions began.

At the first reunion, when the Association president was asked who could attend the reunions, he answered, "Whoever lived in Dallas Village, or attended Rison School, or had relatives who did either, OR if you ever knew or loved anyone who did either is welcome!"

We were very fortunate to have the YMCA that was used as a community center. Kids from other communities also used the "Y," particularly our neighbors from Lincoln Village. There'll always be a "Welcome" sign out for our friends from outside Dallas Village.

The reunions are held on the first Saturday in August of each year at the Jackson Way Baptist Church, 1001 Andrew Jackson Way in Huntsville, Alabama. Please see the map below for directions to Jackson Way Baptist.

The reunion starts around 10:00 AM when we visit for a couple of hours. At noon, we break for a covered dish luncheon. Each of us brings one or
two covered dishes of food, and it's incredible. You'll find much of the food is the kind of soul food that we grew up on - beans, taters, and cornbread. You
can be pretty sure that there'll be at least one banana pudding!

You'll want to be sure to stay for the program part of the reunion that starts at 1:15 PM. That's when we show our patriotism, tell some funny stories, shed a tear or two, sing some of our favorite songs, celebrate a guest of honor, remember those who have died since last year's reunion, hear from or about our former teachers, introduce each class, and challenge a class to sponsor the next year's reunion.

Over the years we have seen our folks come from all over the United States, anxious to be with those with whom we have ties - ties that cannot be broken. The ties that we share are unique and special. It's been said that words are not necessary when we stand with each other - there's a comfortableness and ease just being in each other's company.

We sincerely hope that you'll be with us at this year's reunion. If you should not be able to make it, please let us hear from you using the email link at the bottom of this page. Let us know that you're thinking of us, your community family; we'll be thinking of you.